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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,056.69, 66,068.62 and 15,968.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,056.69, 66,068.62 and 15,968.92 is: 23,947.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,056.69 : 66,068.62 = 15,968.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,056.69/66,068.62 = 15,968.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,056.69x = 66,068.62 × 15,968.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,056.69x = 1,055,044,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,044,507.29/44,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,947.43

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